How Much Does it Cost to Rent a Yacht?
How much it really costs to rent a yacht? There is not always an easy answer to that.
The yacht rental price is affected by several things that can increase or decrease the price dramatically.
We break these down a bit in our publication to clarify the estimated price
What are the main kinds of yacht rental and how does it affect the price?
There are only two main categories of yacht charter: all-inclusive or separated charges.
The all-inclusive yacht charter offers a price that includes food, beverages, fuel and activities (diving gears and fishing equipments). All inclusive really means all inclusive. Your wishes and desires will be fulfilled by all possible means. But of course this is reflected in the price.
A cheaper option is to rent a yacht that is NOT all-inclusive, it is hand-tailored experience that suits all your demands. Its pricing is based on the basic package, which includes the basics needs you have, if you want something extra services out of the package, it will have an influence on how much your yacht charter price is going to be.
This way you can get the same luxuries as in the all-inclusive package if you want, you just need to pay more. Of course, this is significantly cheaper if you don't need all the things offered in the all-inclusive package.
Take into consideration that in most advertisements, the price of a Yacht charter only refers to the base price of a boat at its lowest possible charter time. For this reason, your base price may be significantly higher than advertised.
What variables are usually included in the base yacht rental price?
These costs are the ones that are (usually) included in the base rate of a yacht charter. Of course, the base rate isn’t always fixed, and here are the main factors that can make the yacht rental cost go up or down.
The yacht you charter: the main influence on the total yacht rental cost
As you might guess, the single factor that has the most impact on the cost of a yacht charter is usually the yacht itself.
There are many different yachts on the market with different sizes, types and luxuries,
and each has its benefits and its drawbacks… and its influence on total costs.
The biggest factor that increases the price is the length of the yacht
The length of the yacht affects the price considerably.
It determines the number of cabins and guest capacity, the number of staff on board, along with some other costs that tend to add up the longer the yacht gets (fuel, mooring and so on). Even a small size difference can dramatically affect the price
Therefore, the features, amenities and rental costs of the vessel will vary widely based on its length. Don´t expect that a smaller yacht would have all the same luxuries as a larger yacht. Don’t expect an extensive sundeck on which to relax on a small sailing boat.
For 40 m yachts, expect a base price of €50,000 to €140,000 for a week’s charter.
The reputation of the yacht and her demand: critical in the yacht charter price
A yacht reputation can also affect pricing. Boats are by definition limited in stock and follow supply and demand laws. The price of the charter can climb, when a particular yacht is in high demand, thanks to its features, its reputation, the season or its recent appearance in some movie.
Among the other factors that impact the charter cost, there is the construction year, the builder’s reputation, the date of its last renovation, and its base location.
The water toys on board affect the price
Water toys on a yacht do not refer to the backyard inflatable pink unicorn or swimming mattress. It refers to big equipments for marine activities: jet skis, kite-surf, kayaks, paddleboards, submarines, and expensive high-powered yacht tenders.
Of course some vessels come with sea pools or a giant slide to glide from the top of the boat straight into the ocean.
All the water toys specified in the yacht brochure when you make the reservation are generally included in the price. But it’s up to you if you want to rent others or even buy them. Make sure you ask your broker for advice about the cost of these extra if your budget is limited.
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